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Croydon Voluntary Association For The Blind

Also known as: Croydon Voluntary Association for the Blind Limited, Croydon Voluntary Association for the Blind Ltd, Croydon Vision

Everything we do is focused on transforming lives, the journey from dependence to living independently.We do this through our personal development programmes for blind and partially sighted people in Croydon.Our three organisational aims: to deliver practical support, improve services and to raise awareness of sight loss.

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Activities & Mission

Everything we do is focused on transforming lives, the journey from dependence to living independently.We do this through our personal development programmes for blind and partially sighted people in Croydon.Our three organisational aims: to deliver practical support, improve services and to raise awareness of sight loss.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£721,506
Latest Expenditure
£766,182

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 99.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 93.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 9.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £17,032
Charitable Activities £542,561
Other Trading £154,366
Investments £2,538
Other Income £5,009

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £717,517
Raising Funds £48,665
Governance £20,032
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£721,506
£766,182£717,517£1,430,948£62,49514 / 72
2024
£747,895
£815,677£743,168£1,475,624£37,62015 / 43
2023
£733,646
£734,791£675,181£1,543,406£54,12113 / 48
2022
£512,409
£852,852£843,218£1,544,551£176,41211 / 37
2021
£532,058
£565,407£557,870£1,884,994£352,80214 / 42

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Croydon Voluntary Association For The Blind

What does Croydon Voluntary Association For The Blind do?

Everything we do is focused on transforming lives, the journey from dependence to living independently.We do this through our personal development programmes for blind and partially sighted people in Croydon.Our three organisational aims: to deliver practical support, improve services and to raise awareness of sight loss.

How much income did Croydon Voluntary Association For The Blind report in 2025?

Croydon Voluntary Association For The Blind reported total income of £722k and reported expenditure of £766k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Croydon Voluntary Association For The Blind registered as a charity?

Croydon Voluntary Association For The Blind was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 January 2016 as charity number 1165086. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Croydon Voluntary Association For The Blind?

Croydon Voluntary Association For The Blind is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nigel Gooding CBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Croydon Voluntary Association For The Blind operate?

Croydon Voluntary Association For The Blind operates in Croydon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Croydon Voluntary Association For The Blind a registered charity?

Yes — Croydon Voluntary Association For The Blind is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1165086.

Details

Address
Bedford Hall
72-74 Wellesley Road
CROYDON
SURREY
Registration Date
8 January 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5066436
Charity Number
1165086

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Trustees

Nigel Gooding CBE Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
Carolyn Simmonds
DHRUVIN PATEL
FRANCES CULLEN
JAMIE HENDERSON
Josef Khan
KIEREN EXLEY
Peter Osei-Bonsu
SWARNA PILLAI

Also Known As

  • Croydon Voluntary Association for the Blind Limited
  • Croydon Voluntary Association for the Blind Ltd
  • Croydon Vision

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30 July 2026
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